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45 patient evaluations for Pregabalin taken for the purpose of 'Fibromyalgia' with a side effects rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purposes: Fibromyalgia and Nerve pain (neuralgia) (Started May 15, 2007)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 01, 2011 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 10, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 15, 2007 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dryness, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Weight gain, Swelling Generalized
Date
May 15, 2007
Advice & Tips
I only positive benefits when initially taking Lyrica. I was able to go back to work and had more energy. After about 18 months on Lyrica, I began experiencing the normal side effects of this drug. I began gaining wait very fast, 20 pounds, and please note, I have always weighed the same. I have never been on a diet in my life; even after having my 2 kids. I also began having swelling of my extremities, at times, the swelling added to my pain. Also, I began have extreme dry mouth, which causes trouble swallowing and cavities.After the initial weight gain, I have stayed at the same weight. Fortunately, the positive effects of Lyrica out weigh the negative. I absolutely could not function daily without Lyrica.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Oct 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 20, 2010 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Irregular menstrual periods
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia and Pain (Started May 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 08, 2010 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 08, 2010
Advice & Tips
Taking too mush made me really stupid, I backed the dose down, from 225 to 150, fearing the pain would return, but it didn't, and i can think clearly! :o)
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 15, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 31, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 31, 2010
Advice & Tips
I took Lyrica for about 6 mons it really helped but the main side effect there is for it i got it was the weight gain within that six months i gained about 50lbs. So i decited i wasnt going to deal with that on top of everything else im going threw so we stoped it and now i have tried all kind of diffrent meds.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Aug 15, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 04, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Sep 10, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 04, 2010 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Increased appetite, Blurry vision, Weight gain
Date
Jul 04, 2010
Advice & Tips
Lyrica helped a lot with pain until i started taking LDN, now that most of my pain in under control, the weight gain side effect and loopy, slow blrain side effect is just too much to handle.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Jan 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 01, 2010 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Swelling in legs, feet and ankles
Date
Jul 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
I had a LOT a swelling with this med and weight gain.
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    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 49y
    Condition: 3 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Feb 11, 2000)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 19, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Weight gain, Temperature dysregulation
Date
Jun 19, 2010
Advice & Tips
I've tried being on this medicine & also being off the medicine.....I didn't realize the impact Lyrica did help with my Fibromyalgia. I had less flare-ups & did help with some of the pain~I could manage on my regular "pain meds" routine rather than feeling like I needed to increase my pain medicine or up the mg. The WORST side effect has been weight gain!! Unlike the Dr stated that there could be maybe a 10lb gain...try 30lbs!! Each month it has increased{especially with the increased dosages!-Figure that out?!} I understand some weight being gained by lack of movement but I had such rapid weight gain for 3-4 mo, too much to be naturally gained. I also do not eat that much or have a terrible diet. I'm an ex-dancer so I had always been in pretty good shape & stayed at a reasonable weight. This weight gain is almost as bad as my illnesses to me!{It's just as foreign to me.} But I live with my heavy weight because Lyrica does help with my Fibromyalgia & lowers my pain levels. I have talked with many others whom have had the same problem.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Sep 17, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 03, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Drowsiness
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Aug 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 21, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 03, 2010 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 07, 2010 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Swelling in legs, Drowsiness
Date
May 21, 2010
Advice & Tips
the side effects I had was some sleepiness during the day even I took only at bedtime and some swelling of my lower legs, but it was not too bad.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Mar 07, 2010
Advice & Tips
this has helped me to manage my pain and to resume most activities I want to do. But I do have some slight swelling of my lower legs which goes down at night....could be from other reasons.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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